Model # 16871 Official Craftsman air compressor

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Owner’s manual

Model diagram and schematic

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#20

Compressor diagram

Air compressor nut and sleeve

Part #SSP-7811

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

#72

Pump assy diagram

Air compressor fan blade

Part #AC-0108

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Compressor diagram

Air compressor pressure relief valve

Part #D20114

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Air Compressor Connecting Rod Cap ACG-29

#79-3

Pump assy diagram

Air compressor connecting rod cap

Part #ACG-29

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Compressor diagram

Air compressor air filter (replaces cac-1372)

Part #D24233

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Tower Air Compressor Valve Plate O-ring (replaces Stg-8156) SSG-8156

#80

Pump assy diagram

Tower air compressor valve plate o-ring (replaces stg-8156)

Part #SSG-8156

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Tower Air Compressor Cylinder Sleeve And Ring Kit (replaces K-0058) K-0650

#NI

Pump assy diagram

Tower air compressor cylinder sleeve and ring kit (replaces k-0058)

Part #K-0650

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

#82

Pump assy diagram

Air compressor muffler

Part #CAC-1371

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

#30

Compressor diagram

Air compressor screw

Part #ACG-408

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

#59

Compressor diagram

Companion air compressor screw

Part #CAC-60

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors

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Why won't my air compressor start with a full air tank?

Main cause: bad check valve…

Why won't my air compressor build tank pressure?

Main causes: tank drain valve open or leaking air, leaky air tank, bad safety valve, worn pump seals, bad pump valve pla…

Why can't I adjust the output air pressure on my air compressor?

Main cause: faulty output air pressure regulator…

Why doesn't my air compressor's pressure gauge work?

Main cause: bad air tank pressure gauge…

Why does my air compressor safety valve keep popping open?

Main causes: bad safety valve, pressure switch failure…

Why does air leak from my air compressor?

Main causes: loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, faulty safety valve, damaged or corroded air tank, bad…

Why won't my air compressor tank hold air?

Main causes: rusted air tank, loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, leaky safety valve, bad tank drain va…

Why is my air compressor not turning on?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, check valve failure, bad pressure switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your air compressors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your air compressor.

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How to replace an air compressor check valve

You can replace a defective air compressor check valve in about 10 minutes.…

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

You can replace a broken air compressor pressure switch in about 45 minutes. …

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

How to rebuild an air compressor pump

If the air compressor won't fill the tank with compressed air, rebuild the pump using these steps in about 45 minutes. …

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your air compressors

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Model # 16871 Official Craftsman air compressor

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors

Why won't my air compressor start with a full air tank?

Why won't my air compressor build tank pressure?

Why can't I adjust the output air pressure on my air compressor?

Why doesn't my air compressor's pressure gauge work?

Why does my air compressor safety valve keep popping open?

Why does air leak from my air compressor?

Why won't my air compressor tank hold air?

Why is my air compressor not turning on?

Most common repair guides to help fix your air compressors

How to replace an air compressor check valve

How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

How to rebuild an air compressor pump

Effective articles & videos to help repair your air compressors

How to reduce air compressor noise

The unseen dangers of air compressors

How to maintain an oil-free air compressor

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